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As national conversations around Medicaid continue to focus on eligibility churn, coverage loss, and the impacts of HR1, front-line leaders are raising concerns that run far deeper. In a recent MedCity News article, MedZed CEO Scott Schnell joined other industry voices to highlight the underreported risks that health plans, providers, and communities are already grappling with — and what must happen next to stabilize the system.

We’re proud to share an insightful piece written by our very own Carisha Cabasa, VP of Clinical Operations & Client Success at MedZed, featured in Healthcare Business Today. In her article, “Diversion Through Patient-Centered Care,” Carisha explores how thoughtful, person-centered care can serve as a powerful tool to divert vulnerable individuals from avoidable and costly healthcare interventions. She highlights the real-world value of meeting patients where they are —

We're proud to share that Scott Schnell, MedZed's CEO and Co-Founder, recently authored a powerful opinion piece for MedCity News titled "When Medicaid Cost-Cutting Is Simply Cost-Shifting." In the article, Scott sheds light on a critical issue impacting healthcare today: when efforts to reduce Medicaid spending don’t actually save money—they just shift the burden elsewhere.

Medicaid, a lifeline for millions of Americans, is facing significant funding threats as Congress considers dramatic spending cuts. Fierce Healthcare recently published insights from 23 healthcare leaders about the potential impact—and we are proud that MedZed’s CEO and Co-Founder, Scott Schnell, was invited to contribute to this important conversation.